Police are not sure if the victim lived in the apartment complex, but he was known to residents in the area, Smiley said.

Chris Redden, the treasurer of the Episcopal Church of Our Merciful Savior — located across the street from the shooting scene — said he was in his office when the shooting took place and heard nine or 10 rapid gunshots. The speed and uniformity of the gunshots sounded more like an automatic weapon than a handgun, he said.

Redden said at least 100 people gathered at the scene after the shooting. Smiley said the large gathering prompted a larger-than-normal police response but no other incidents were reported.

Police do not have any suspects, Smiley said.

Anyone with information is asked to call the police anonymous tip line at (502) 574-LMPD.

Reporter Mark Boxley can be reached at (502) 582-4241 or on Twitter at @Boxleyland.